Bent-knee oblique v-up
Exercise details Target muscle: Internal and External Obliques Synergists: Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie on your right side with your knees bent and your right arm extended in front of you for support. Allow your left shoulder to drop backward so that your torso is twisted. […]
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Weighted stability ball side bend
Exercise details Target muscle: Internal and External Obliques Synergists: Quadratus Lumborum, Psoas Major, Iliocastalis Lumborum, Iliocastalis Thoracis Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie on a stability ball on your side, with the ball under your lower waist and hip. For stability, extend your legs and position one in front of the other. Hold a […]
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Hanging leg raise
Exercise details Target muscles: Iliopsoas Synergists: Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius, Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis Stabilizers (not highlighted; see comments): Rectus Abdominis, Obliques Dynamic stabilizer: Rectus Femoris Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Hang from a bar using a shoulder-width pronated (overhand) grip. Straighten your lower back so that there is as little of an […]
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Twisting crunch
Exercise details Target muscles: Internal and External Obliques Synergists: Rectus Abdominis, Psoas Major Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) on an ab bench. If you don’t have an ab bench, lie supine on the floor, bend your knees and place your lower legs on a flat bench. Position your hands […]
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Vertical leg crunch
Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Internal and External Obliques Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) with your lower back pressed against the floor. Raise your arms and legs straight up into the air. Execution Exhale as you slowly flex your abdomen and try to touch your toes with […]
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